Pedra Branca State Park Park
Marine park protecting remote rocky islet and seabirds
A state park protecting the Pedra Branca massif and Atlantic Forest around Rio de Janeiro, with steep trails and rivers; visitors hike to viewpoints and study endemic flora.
Pedra Branca State Park at a Glance#
Address: Ilha de Governador / western approaches of Guanabara Bay, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Website: https://www.icmbio.gov.br/portal/ (search Parque Estadual da Pedra Branca)
How to Get to Pedra Branca State Park#
Pedra Branca State Park stretches into several neighborhoods of greater Rio de Janeiro. Access points exist from the Ilha do Governador side and from western suburbs; public buses and local transport connect to trailheads, though some entrances are best reached by taxi.
Tips for Visiting Pedra Branca State Park#
- Take the short ferry or boat from Rio de Janeiro's coast to access Pedra Branca's coastal edges if approaching from the city.
- Expect hot, humid conditions and ticks in forested areas-wear long sleeves and check for parasites after hikes.
Best Time to Visit Pedra Branca State Park#
Best visited in the drier months (May-September) for safer trail conditions and clearer forest vistas.
Weather & Climate near Pedra Branca State Park#
Pedra Branca State Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 14°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1370 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 20° - 30° | 25° | 188 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 20° - 31° | 25° | 173 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 20° - 30° | 25° | 187 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 18° - 28° | 23° | 147 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 85 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 59 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 14° - 25° | 20° | 46 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 51 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 26° | 21° | 66 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 17° - 27° | 22° | 83 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 18° - 28° | 23° | 114 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 171 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
